History
The roots, the masters and the milestones that shaped this art.
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한국 무예Korean Martial Art
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Chapter 01The Beginning
태권도
Taekwondo
« The way of the fist and the foot »
Chapter 02장소 · The Place
The purpose
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Taekwondo is not just kicks and punches, it is a path you walk for years. Where you meet people who become family, live experiences that mark you and discover a discipline that changes the way you stand in the world.
This place is for those who persevere in this art as a practitioner, as a companion, as a master. For you who walk this path too.
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Korean terms
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Poomsaes and Tul
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Chapter 03경로 · The Path
The platform
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Chapter 04선택 · The Choice
Your path
Whichbranchdoyoupractice?
Although Taekwondo today splits into two main branches, they share one root, one spirit and the same principles that shaped us as practitioners. The differences are technical and federational, not essential. Choose your branch so the content adapts to your path. rules, poomsaes, vocabulary, history
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Chapter 05역사 · The History
Origins & History
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57 BC
01
Subak and the Hwarang
The Hwarang warriors of the Silla kingdom practice Subak, Korea's oldest martial art. Their discipline, code of honor and technique lay the first martial foundations of the Korean people.
10th – 19th c.
02
Taekkyeon
The art of the common people. Closer to dance than to combat, Taekkyeon was practiced at festivals, village celebrations and friendly challenges. Emphasis on the legs, fluid body rhythm and a deeply artistic character. Today it is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
1910
03
Years of silence
Korea loses its independence and falls under occupation. Everything Korean, language, culture, martial arts, is restricted for decades. Taekkyeon nearly disappears and traditional practices survive in secret.
1955
04
One name, one identity
After liberation, the great masters of the schools (kwans) who had kept the martial roots alive come together to unify under a single name what they were practicing. Thus is born Taekwondo: the way of the foot and the fist.
1966 – 1973
05
The great division
Political and technical differences split Taekwondo into two main branches. Each follows its own path, with its system of forms, its rules and its organization, but both share the same root.
Chapter 6단어 · The Words
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VocabularybyLevel
Select your belt. The vocabulary adapts to your current stage.
Hana
One
하나
Joonbi
Ready / Prepare
준비
Charyeot
Attention / Stand at attention
차렷
Kyong Ye
Bow / Salute
경례
Chapter 7시험 · The Test
Test your knowledge
QuickQuiz
5 quick questions
05Test your knowledge
Question 1 / 5
How do you say "Red competitor" in Korean?